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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

video and motion picture editor

Video and motion picture editors are responsible for the assembly and cutting of raw footage into a logically and aesthetically-pleasant material for movies, television series, or domestic purposes.

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Description

Video and motion picture editors are responsible for the assembly and cutting of raw footage into a logically and aesthetically-pleasant material for movies, television series, or domestic purposes. They reorganize scenes that have been shot and decide which special effects are needed. Video and motion picture editors work closely together with sound editors and music directors.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
multimedia systemsmotion graphicsICT software specificationsfilm production processdigital mediagraphic design
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
Microsoft VisioGIMP (graphics editor software)SketchBook Prodigital compositingSynfigphotographyAdobe Photoshopcomputer graphicsAdobe Illustratorgraphics editor softwarecolour gradingfile-based workflow3D lighting
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
consult with production directorcreate rough cutput uncut recordings into computerfollow directions of the artistic directorconsult with motion picture producerfamiliarise with personal directing stylescut raw footage digitallyanalyse a scriptsynchronise sound with imagesfinish project within budgetfollow work schedulesupervise equipmentsearch databaseswatch scenessupervise video and motion picture editing team
OPTIONALOptional competences
convert different audiovisual formatsedit recorded soundapply colour gradingcolour grade images with digital intermediatework with the camera crewperform video editingdevelop animationsmanage staffcreate moving imagesassist multimedia operatordigital content creationarchive documentation related to workdesign graphicsedit digital moving imagesapply 3D imaging techniquesrender 3D imagesdraw up artistic productionanimate 3D organic formscreate subtitlesadvise supervisorsoperate 3D computer graphics software

GLOBAL RESOURCE

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

55 total
21 essential · 34 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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